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Blood parameters
| Women | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Hematocrit (%)* | 42.4 ± 2.9 | 49.0 ± 3.0 |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 85.0 ± 7.5 | 89.7 ± 9.1 |
| Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 171 ± 33 | 181 ± 39 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 118 ± 58 | 167 ± 102 |
| HDL (mg/dL) | 52 ± 16 | 45 ± 11 |
| LDL (mg/dL) | 101 ± 27 | 109 ± 32 |
| Blood viscosity (cP)* | 4.50 ± 0.65 | 6.11 ± 0.95 |
| Plasma viscosity (cP) | 1.70 ± 0.36 | 1.67 ± 0.29 |
Note: Statistically significantly different, P < 0.05.
Abbreviations: HDL, high density lipoprotein; LDL, low density lipoprotein.
